One of the far-right myths doing the rounds is that it was an innocent smoking ceremony and police fired tear gas towards it. As you can see in the photos below, taken after security cameras were painted over, that is 100% debunked. It's the second fire of its kind this month.
https://twitter.com/1batlivesmatter/status/1476442325391851522
Far-right group Millions March Against Mandatory Vaccines has claimed responsibility for the event. Live streamers broadcast the arson attack, which will make police work easier.
And of course Channel 9 have covered the story with its signature menacing incompetence. Painted the whole thing as a peaceful smoking ceremony which accidentally got out of hand. A slap in the face to the indigenous community who are being exploited by these far-right grubs.
UPDATE: Police have confirmed, consistent with the footage, that at no time was pepper spray sprayed towards the fire and the pepper spray in use is water-based, it is not flammable — further debunking the false account given by Proud Boys and sovereign citizens.
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